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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Following Christ In Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2020
     | 12,992 views

    Genuine followers of Christ abide in Him, abound in love, and advance with power.

    Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Solid Foundation

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Oct 28, 2014
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    When you are in Christ, when Christ lives in you, when Christ is your firm foundation, no situation, no person, no force, no power can bring you down.

    Introduction Text: Matthew 7:24-27 No building can stand without a foundation. The foundation of a building is the lowest part of the building. It is usually below ground level. When you look at a fully completed building, you don’t see the foundation of the building. The foundation is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    New Year - New Direction!

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 19, 2022
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    We as God's people today must acknowledge what Israel did so many years before: "...we have not passed this way heretofore". A new year brings with it new challenges and the great unknown. But with God we can find the strength needed to launch out in a new direction.

    A NEW YEAR – A NEW DIRECTION Text: Joshua 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION I have titled this message today: “A New Year – A New Direction”. Please turn with me to Joshua, Chapter 3. Let’s begin our reading together in verse 1: 1 And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If The Foundations Are Destroyed...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 10, 2021
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    In tumultuous times, how shall the righteous live? The Psalmist has given us godly counsel that must be applied to our lives.

    “In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, ‘Flee like a bird to your mountain, for behold, the wicked bend the bow; they have fitted their arrow to the string to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart; if the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? “The LORD is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Destroy (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,755 views

    God delivers the righteous when they look to Him. He will not permit His Name to be dishonoured.

    TO THE CHOIRMASTER: ACCORDING TO DO NOT DESTROY. A MIKTAM OF DAVID, WHEN SAUL SENT MEN TO WATCH HIS HOUSE IN ORDER TO KILL HIM. “Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; protect me from those who rise up against me; deliver me from those who work evil, and save me from bloodthirsty men. “For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,845 views

    Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

    II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Difficulty In Following Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 187 ratings
     | 54,113 views

    Jesus tells us what to do in the face of opposition. 1- Stand your ground. 2- Follow the leader. 3- Panic not.

    INTRO.- ILL.- The mother of four young boys often had difficulty curbing their energy, especially in church. But when her minister preached on "turning the other cheek," the boys gave him their undivided attention. “No matter what others do to us,” he said, “we should never try to ‘get even.’” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The True Light

    Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 6,856 views

    Many are lost because they did not find the true Light. They continue to live in darkness because they blind. It is exactly opposite of the life in the true Light.

    INTRODUCTION I don’t know what kind of light are you using in your houses. Are you using incandescent lamp, fluorescent lamp or bar light or spot light? Which of these lights is the true light? No one can tell, because all of these give light especially when needed. But how about the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All In The Presenting Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,681 views

    Second of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Jesus is the reality. Frank Agbnale looked like the reality but was a fake. Jesus Christ was almost exactly the opposite.

    4/25/04 – It’s All in the Presenting Slide #1 Great Conmen Frank Abgnale Frank played the part of an Airline Pilot (passing checks on Pan AM for over 2.5 million dollars and jetting across the world free as a dead heading off duty pilot), a Doctor (a pediatrician), an Attorney (He actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,918 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fundamentals Of Ministry

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 15, 2013
     | 6,506 views

    We are all called for ministry but we doubt our failures. But does does not see these as failure rather the opposite, he is preparing us.

    Title: Fundamentals for Ministry Let us pray: Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable to you: Amen. Introduction. One thing that has always bothered me and I am sure it bothers all ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Against All Odds Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,509 views

    Nehemiah has to face the challenges of doing something he was not familiar with but it is the will of God. He has to inspect the wall, motivate the people and contend with the oppositions.

    We had a remarkable breakthrough in chapter 2 when Nehemiah was granted the opportunity to see the King, after 4 months of praying and waiting. • Even with all that praying, it wasn’t a simple thing for Nehemiah to seek the King’s favour. He was very much afraid (2:2). • Imagine asking for leave ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Too Little, Too Late Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016
     | 7,934 views

    Josiah sought to be faithful to the covenant even though he knew it would not change anything - in the face of opposition we are called to continued faithfulness.

    You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 23:1-30 “Too Little Too Late” Opening Kenny and the Suzuki An admiration of the continued commitment despite all the set-backs. The view of continuing no matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 3, 2023
     | 1,078 views

    Paul was bold and tenacious. He stood toe to toe against all opposition and the Good News spread. People believed. Heaven expanded.

    November 04, 2023 Prologue Paul and Barnabas remained in Antioch. After a period of time, Paul suggested to Barnabas that they “go back and visit all the brothers in the towns where we preached the Word of God and see how they are doing.” Barnabas agreed that this was a good idea, but then the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Fruit Of The Spirit PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,036 views

    Encourage believers to exhibit the fruit of the Spirit, particularly longsuffering, and to remain steadfast in their faith despite opposition, just as Paul instructed the Galatians and Colossians.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into some hearty truth nuggets from Paul’s letters to the Galatians and Colossians. When reading these letters, three things stand out vividly - the power of longsuffering, the necessity of yielding to the Spirit, and the strength it takes to endure in the ...read more

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